Overnight on the train
One of the best things about Europe is that so many different cultures and countries are connected by land. This means that you don’t have to get a plane or a ship anywhere. You can even jump on the coach if the mood takes you (you would save a small fortune doing this). The best thing to do, in my opinion, is get on a train. There is nothing like seeing the countryside go past you on a glorious day.
Some of the train routes take you through some breathtaking landscapes, particularly the trains intersecting the Alps. At some point, depending on your destination, you may have to take an overnight “sleeper”train. These things are fantastic. Not only are you getting from A to B, but you are saving on potentially expensive hotel or hostel bills for one night.
It isn’t just the savings that should attract you into getting onto a sleeper train. The actual experience is such a fun one as well. If you grab some snacks and a few drinks, it is a great way to spend some time with your friends, family, or people sharing the cabin with you under slightly extraordinary circumstances.
I had to spend two nights on a “sleeper”train on my Europe travels and I can honestly say, the first time I barely slept. I love train journeys and I was quite excited to be on one where I could lie down in total comfort. The best thing about the first time was that I was awake as we travelled through the Alps as the sun was rising. I will never forget that beautiful image and I would never have seen it if it wasn’t for the overnight train.
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